eBook Search Options

The main search box provides several ways to find eBooks. Use the dropdown to switch among the search options:

Classic Catalog

Try the Classic Catalog, which searches the WashU collections, including books, eBooks, journals, and films.

• A basic Classic Catalog search from the homepage will show both print and eBook formats in the results.
• From your results page, you can limit search to online results by selecting the "Modify Search" button, which you will find above the search term box.
• Scroll down a bit until you see the "Material Type" options.
• Select "Electronic Resource"

Or, begin with the advanced search screen

• Enter your search terms
• Scroll down a bit until you see the "Material Type" options.
• Select "Electronic Resource"

eJournals & eBooks

Search using Online Journals, Books and more 

• Your initial search results will include eJournals as well. Click the "Books Only" radio button on your results page to eliminate journal titles.

NOTE: Your search terms search only in the title field. For example, Marley & Me would not show in the results of a search for "dogs"

Primo

Try Primo, our tool that searches books, journals, periodicals, and multimedia in the WashU Libraries collection:

• Search by keyword, title, or author
• Look for limiting options to the left of your result list
• Apply “Full-text Online” from the “Show Only”
• Select “Book” from the “Resource Type” choices.
  • Note: you may need to scroll down to select “Show More” if “Book” does not appear as a “Resource Type” choice.
• Check our Primo guide for more information

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